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Laya Arena

Get closer to the action, with more food, drink and ways to enjoy every matchday.

Book Your Event

Arrive early. Enjoy more

Food, drinks & The Fanzone

Laya Arena is a cashless venue

Card and contactless payments only.

Skip the bar queues

Order ahead with Skippio. Pay in-app. Collect at the bar.

Getting Here

Plan your journey. No public parking on-site.

Getting to Laya Arena

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Bag Policy

One bag per person no bigger than A4 size

Accessibility

Accessible entrances and seats are located in the Anglesea Stand

The Fanzone

Located between the Anglesea Stand and South Stand

More to enjoy on matchday

There’s even more for fans at Laya Arena — with great food, drinks and places to meet before, during and after the game.

The Lion's Den

Behind the Grandstand, serving food and drinks throughout the game. Meet up, grab a bite or enjoy a drink without missing the matchday atmosphere.

New Anglesea bars

More choice. Closer to your seat. New bar and food options in the Anglesea Stand make it easier to grab a drink or a bite to eat and get straight back to the action.

The Fanzone

Food, drinks, live entertainment and player Q&As

Skippio - Skip the bar queues

Order & pay ahead in the app. Collect your drinks quickly at the bar — no queuing. Accessible seating? Order in the app for in-seat drinks delivery. 35c reusable cup levy on your first drink. Return your cup for a refund or donate it to charity.

Host your event here

Laya Arena’s design features multi-purpose functionality, ensuring it is a versatile venue capable of hosting a diverse range of events, from the Gallagher Dublin Horse Show and Leinster Rugby matches to concerts and public events.

FAQs

  • Laya Arena is located within the RDS in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, and is easily accessible by a variety of public transport options, including DART, Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead routes, and the Luas. Please refer to this page for more information.  

  • We advise patrons to avail of public transport as there will be no parking on-site. There will be accessible parking available.

  • Yes - tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster or the Leinster Rugby website.

  • RDS Ground Rules can be found here.

  • Please speak with the nearest member of staff.

  • Yes - there are accessible seating areas located within the Anglesea Stand.

  • Each person can only bring one small bag, and it must not be bigger than A4 size. This means the overall bag size must be:

    • Height 297mm (11.7 inches)
    • Width 210mm (8.27 inches)
    • Depth 210mm (8.27 inches)

    Bags that are folded over to reduce their size will not be accepted. Anyone carrying bags that do not meet the criteria above will not be allowed in. Bags will be checked at an outer cordon. If there’s a query on size, a bag gauge will be used. Please note that there will be a random bag check in place on matchday.

    This bag policy enhances safety inside and outside the stadium, by limiting the size and style of bags people can carry in. As well as making everyone feel safer, this means less time queuing – helping you get to your seats well before the event.

  • The following items are prohibited: fireworks, smoke canisters, vuvuzelas, bottles, knives, glasses, cans, flags, banners, poles, laser devices, dangerous or hazardous items and other similar articles or containers including anything which could or might be used as a weapon are not permitted within the ground and any person in possession of such an article or container may be refused entry or ejected from the grounds.

    Umbrellas are not permitted to be used within Laya Arena. Prams / Strollers are not permitted within Laya Arena.

    Small cameras are permitted for matches but we do not permit lenses bigger than 70mm to be used.

  • Please note that we are a cashless venue.

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